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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · 3d

🌍 Applications are open for the Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship at the @afdbgroup.bsky.social

Work with Africa’s leading development finance institution, contribute to policy and join high-level discussions with senior leadership. #MIFFellows

🔗 Apply now: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/fellowships

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · 4d

📢 The OECD Forum on Green Finance & Investment kicks off today in Paris.

🌱 Africa’s resources are on the agenda as leaders from finance, policy & civil society push for green action.

Ahead of #OECDForum, explore our latest climate research: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/topics/climate

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · 7d

💬Foreign aid makes up less than 10% of Africa’s revenue.

As Dr. Chinua Akukwe writes in AllAfrica, this is an extraordinary opportunity to move from dependency to durable partnerships.

https://allafrica.com/stories/202509150674.html

Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · 9d

🌍 Applications are open for the Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship at ITC (Geneva).

Work with a UN–WTO agency supporting SMEs in developing countries, contribute to trade strategies, and take part in high-level discussions.

Deadline: 20/11/25

🔗 Apply now: https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/fellowships

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · 11d

🗳️ This month Tanzanians are heading to the polls. But what do you know about Tanzania? Here are key facts drawn from our IIAG data on governance.

📊 Tanzania’s Overall Governance score improved by +3.0 points to 58.2 between 2014 and 2023.

Explore here: https://iiag.online/locations/tz.html

Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · 14d

🗳️ The Seychellois are heading to the polls to vote in their General Election. But what do you know about Seychelles? Here are key facts drawn from our #IIAG data on governance.

Explore more: https://iiag.online/locations/sc.html

Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · 16d

🎙️ New podcast episode!

Mo Ibrahim joins Khumbelo Munzhelele to discuss Africa’s governance, leadership & the urgent need to rethink the global multilateral system.

📺Watch here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vb8P1cWiDw

Dr. Mo Ibrahim on Leadership | Africa’s Future & Global Reform | Khumbza Afrika | Amplified

YouTube video by Khumbelo Munzhelele

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Aug 7

Need inspiration or want to learn more?

Watch the tutorial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni0J...

How to use the IIAG online data portal

YouTube video by Mo Ibrahim Foundation

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Aug 7

You can use the data portal to:

🌐 View country and regional profiles
📈 Compare scores, ranks, and trends
📊 Customise charts, maps, and tables
📩 Download and share insights

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Aug 7

Have you checked out the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) online data portal?

It's a free tool to compare, visualise and download over a decade of governance data in Africa - available in English, French, Arabic, and Portuguese.

iiag.online

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Jul 9

💸 Did you know Africa loses up to $100bn a year to financial crime?

Learn how whistleblowers can help reclaim these funds and strengthen economies in this timely blog by Lolan Sagoe-Moses #FinancingAfrica

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Jul 8

From IMF reform to a more effective G20 debt framework, bold proposals are on the table.
Explore our Facts & Figures report 👇🏿
mo.ibrahim.foundation/sites/defaul...

Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Jul 7

After #MIFMarrakech, one thing is clear: Africa is ready to shape the global economy. It has the talent, resources, and ambition. Now it needs a fair system that supports it.

mo.ibrahim.foundation/sites/defaul...
#FinancingAfrica

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Jul 4

Explore a decade of change in African governance. 🔍

Our Ibrahim Index of African Governance (#IIAG) rankings reveal the countries with the best performance over the last decade.

📊 See the shifts and dive into the insights:
iiag.online/data.html?v=...

Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Jun 27

Business as usual is no longer an option. As the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (#FfD4) kicks off, Africa’s perspective on global financial reform is essential. Read our recommendations for a fairer financial system. #TheAfricaWeWant

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Jun 27

🌍 “Africa must respond to the changing world, and quickly.”

Patrick Godi from our #NowGeneration Network of young African changemakers shares his reflections on the 2025 Ibrahim Governance Weekend and the crucial discussions on leadership and self-reliance.

mo.ibrahim.foundation/news/2025/re...

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Jun 24

🎉 We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mariya Gabriel, President of the Robert Schuman Institute, to the Council. We look forward to working with Mariya as we continue to address some of the most pressing challenges facing Africa and the world today 🌍
mo.ibrahim.foundation/news/2025/ma...

Mariya Gabriel joins the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Council

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Jun 23

What is #TheAfricaWeWant? For President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, it’s one that leads and owns its path to progress. Powerful words at #MIFMarrakech

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Jun 20

Brigitte Perenyi #NowGeneration Network member answered the question – How can we change the narrative about Africa? 🤔

#MIFMarrakech #TheAfricaWeWan

Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Jun 16

Africa’s future is ours to shape.

At Ibrahim Governance Weekend, leaders called for African-led solutions, investments over aid and stronger governance. The time for action is now. Read more 👇🏾

www.linkedin.com/pulse/africa...

#IGW2025 #TheAfricaWeWant

Africa’s future is ours to shape

Each year, our Foundation brings together stakeholders from government, business, civil society and international institutions for the Ibrahim Governance Weekend (IGW), a three-day platform to confron...

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Jun 16

📢 The UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed took the stage at Ibrahim Governance Weekend to talk about governance, leadership, and our duty to support Africa’s future.
🔗 Read her full address :
press.un.org/en/2025/dsgs...

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RFI Português @pt.rfi.fr · Jun 1

Marrocos: Fórum Ibrahim procura "alavancar os recursos de África"

De 1 a 3 de Junho, Marraqueche acolhe o evento "Ibrahim Governance Week-end", organizado pela Fundação Mo Ibrahim, com a presença do rei Mohammed VI assim como representantes governamentais, do sector privado e da sociedade civil africana e internacional. Debates organizam-se à volta de temas como a reestruturação da dívida e a reforma do sistema financeiro internacional.

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Jun 10

Want to learn more about the potential of Africa’s oceans? Check out our new 2025 Facts & Figures research👉🏾https://lnkd.in/eCbD4jqb

Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Jun 10

🌊 Mo spoke at the Blue Economy & Finance Forum this weekend, where he highlighted the untapped potential of Africa’s #BlueEconomy
Africa’s blue economy has the potential to generate $1 trillion annually through sustainable investment💰

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation @mo.ibrahim.foundation · Jun 1

Today's the day!

Our Ibrahim Governance Weekend is kicking off today with the Leadership Ceremony, a place to discuss the pressing leadership challenges across Africa and the world.

🎥 Join the live stream now:
mif.live/ibrahim-gove...

#MIFMarrakech #FinancingAfrica

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